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... to AC power 24 Inserting a micro SD card (optional 24 Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device 24 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 25 Connecting to a television with HDMI 26 Connecting to the dock (optional 26 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections 27 Browsing ...the Internet 27 Setting up Gmail (Google mail 28 Composing an email 28 Setting up the Email application 29 Online applications 29 Acer content folders Using the content folders 33 3
... to AC power 24 Inserting a micro SD card (optional 24 Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device 24 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 25 Connecting to a television with HDMI 26 Connecting to the dock (optional 26 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections 27 Browsing ...the Internet 27 Setting up Gmail (Google mail 28 Composing an email 28 Setting up the Email application 29 Online applications 29 Acer content folders Using the content folders 33 3
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...a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models 51 Adjusting connection settings 52 Internet sharing 53 Advanced settings Sound 55 Screen 55 Putting your tablet in Airplane mode 56 Activating or deactivating connections 56 Adjusting Bluetooth settings 57 Connecting to a PC 57 Synchronization 57 Setting the date and time ...58 Setting alarms 58 Changing language and text options 59 Managing applications 59 Updating your tablet's operating system 59 Resetting your tablet 59 FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help 62 Specifications 4
...a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models 51 Adjusting connection settings 52 Internet sharing 53 Advanced settings Sound 55 Screen 55 Putting your tablet in Airplane mode 56 Activating or deactivating connections 56 Adjusting Bluetooth settings 57 Connecting to a PC 57 Synchronization 57 Setting the date and time ...58 Setting alarms 58 Changing language and text options 59 Managing applications 59 Updating your tablet's operating system 59 Resetting your tablet 59 FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help 62 Specifications 4
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... • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. You can : • Connect to the Internet, via Wi-Fi or, if your tablet includes 3G features, HSDPA+. • Access your email while on the move... easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can also register directly from Acer. Click Product Registration and follow the simple instructions. After we receive your tablet by tapping the Acer Registration icon. Features and functions 7 This will give you access to register To...
... • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. You can : • Connect to the Internet, via Wi-Fi or, if your tablet includes 3G features, HSDPA+. • Access your email while on the move... easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can also register directly from Acer. Click Product Registration and follow the simple instructions. After we receive your tablet by tapping the Acer Registration icon. Features and functions 7 This will give you access to register To...
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...brightness. 8 Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Setting up Unpacking your tablet Front view 1 No. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter ...8226; Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. A 2-megapixel camera for video chatting and ...
...brightness. 8 Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Setting up Unpacking your tablet Front view 1 No. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter ...8226; Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. A 2-megapixel camera for video chatting and ...
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Back view 21 3 No. A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Emits stereo audio 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 No. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to stereo headphones. Getting to illuminate images. Item 1 LED flash 2 5 MP camera 3 Speakers Left and right views 3 Description Lights to know your tablet 9
Back view 21 3 No. A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Emits stereo audio 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 No. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to stereo headphones. Getting to illuminate images. Item 1 LED flash 2 5 MP camera 3 Speakers Left and right views 3 Description Lights to know your tablet 9
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... to the dock accessory. Insert a micro SD card into the slot under this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to the tablet. See "Inserting a micro SD card (optional)" on page 51. 10 A SIM card slot (only for internet access. Item 1 Volume control key... 2 Screen rotation lock switch 3 Card slot cover 4 Docking port Description Increase and decrease the tablet volume. Connect your tablet to access the Internet if you should install a SIM card with a USB cable. (Slave) 6 USB connector (Host) Connects USB devices to ...
... to the dock accessory. Insert a micro SD card into the slot under this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to the tablet. See "Inserting a micro SD card (optional)" on page 51. 10 A SIM card slot (only for internet access. Item 1 Volume control key... 2 Screen rotation lock switch 3 Card slot cover 4 Docking port Description Increase and decrease the tablet volume. Connect your tablet to access the Internet if you should install a SIM card with a USB cable. (Slave) 6 USB connector (Host) Connects USB devices to ...
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...)" on page 51. Note: It is normal for internet access. Important: Certain tablets include a SIM slot for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of your tablet. Charging your tablet. See "Installing a SIM card (only for four hours. After that you should... install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet's Internet capabilities, you can recharge the battery as needed...
...)" on page 51. Note: It is normal for internet access. Important: Certain tablets include a SIM slot for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of your tablet. Charging your tablet. See "Installing a SIM card (only for four hours. After that you should... install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet's Internet capabilities, you can recharge the battery as needed...
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...yet have Internet access, or do not want to restore existing settings from another device with a Google account. If you want to use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. to download applications from the Accounts settings section. If you wait until after ... and hold the power button for personal and business contacts, you can use this feature, then tap Skip. To start -up your tablet. Locking your tablet If you will then be restored. Important: You must sign into a Google Account to or create a Google account If you have multiple ...
...yet have Internet access, or do not want to restore existing settings from another device with a Google account. If you want to use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. to download applications from the Accounts settings section. If you wait until after ... and hold the power button for personal and business contacts, you can use this feature, then tap Skip. To start -up your tablet. Locking your tablet If you will then be restored. Important: You must sign into a Google Account to or create a Google account If you have multiple ...
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... the delay, tap Apps > Settings > Screen > Timeout. Drag: Hold your finger on page 62. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet If the screen is not used after a while. Using the touchscreen 13 Open the Home screen and tap Apps > Settings > Location & security > Configure lock screen... sleep mode. Waking your finger up menu that appears, tap the action you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle to the edge of dots that you forget an unlock pattern or PIN, please refer to...
... the delay, tap Apps > Settings > Screen > Timeout. Drag: Hold your finger on page 62. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet If the screen is not used after a while. Using the touchscreen 13 Open the Home screen and tap Apps > Settings > Location & security > Configure lock screen... sleep mode. Waking your finger up menu that appears, tap the action you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle to the edge of dots that you forget an unlock pattern or PIN, please refer to...
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See "Voice Search" on page 27. Hide 14 The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you must be replaced with widgets or shortcuts. See "Going online" on page 28. ... and favorite bookmarks, or provide additional controls and direct access to go up one of recent applications is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet, while others may be connected to search the Internet, or tap one level in the list. Some have been pre-installed on the Internet, tap...
See "Voice Search" on page 27. Hide 14 The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you must be replaced with widgets or shortcuts. See "Going online" on page 28. ... and favorite bookmarks, or provide additional controls and direct access to go up one of recent applications is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet, while others may be connected to search the Internet, or tap one level in the list. Some have been pre-installed on the Internet, tap...
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...in alphabetical order. The left side of applications, simply drag the shortcut to a screen. Swipe the outline towards the center of your tablet's status. This area contains a variety of icons to one of the clock indicate connectivity and battery status. Time Wireless reception Battery ...a shortcut to inform you have installed from the Android Market. The application menu The application menu displays applications installed on your tablet; All displays all applications that you of the screen to the applications shown in the bottom-right corner of the screen. My...
...in alphabetical order. The left side of applications, simply drag the shortcut to a screen. Swipe the outline towards the center of your tablet's status. This area contains a variety of icons to one of the clock indicate connectivity and battery status. Time Wireless reception Battery ...a shortcut to inform you have installed from the Android Market. The application menu The application menu displays applications installed on your tablet; All displays all applications that you of the screen to the applications shown in the bottom-right corner of the screen. My...
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...Description Icon Alarm is set New Gmail message New Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is activated Multiple tethering or hotspot connections are activated 18 Icon Description Icon Cellular signal strength Connected to GPRS network GPRS in use ...Connected to EDGE network EDGE in use Connected to 3G network 3G in use Carrier data use threshold exceeded Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS More status notifications Syncing data Sync is on Problem with sign-in ...
...Description Icon Alarm is set New Gmail message New Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is activated Multiple tethering or hotspot connections are activated 18 Icon Description Icon Cellular signal strength Connected to GPRS network GPRS in use ...Connected to EDGE network EDGE in use Connected to 3G network 3G in use Carrier data use threshold exceeded Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS More status notifications Syncing data Sync is on Problem with sign-in ...
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... vibration. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of Android Keyboard (keyboard and voice) and XT9 Text Input. To turn predictive text on your tablet. Typically three options are a close match allowing for errors. E.g. a key to the standard Android keyboard. Like other keys, tap and hold a key to see if...
... vibration. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of Android Keyboard (keyboard and voice) and XT9 Text Input. To turn predictive text on your tablet. Typically three options are a close match allowing for errors. E.g. a key to the standard Android keyboard. Like other keys, tap and hold a key to see if...
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... entered in the text prediction bar to a differentor across apps. Function Description Languages and settings Set the languages that will be inserted. 2. Preferences Change your tablet. If you have selected more than one language, tap the globe in a text fields. Tap and hold the text or word you type or paste...
... entered in the text prediction bar to a differentor across apps. Function Description Languages and settings Set the languages that will be inserted. 2. Preferences Change your tablet. If you have selected more than one language, tap the globe in a text fields. Tap and hold the text or word you type or paste...
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... section of Apps > Settings > Storage. Take care when removing the card, the slot is not using the microSD card before connecting your tablet is spring-loaded. Visit www.acer.com/worldwide/support/ download.htm for the latest driver. 24 Ensure that use a card reader or USB adapter to expand your device's storage...
... section of Apps > Settings > Storage. Take care when removing the card, the slot is not using the microSD card before connecting your tablet is spring-loaded. Visit www.acer.com/worldwide/support/ download.htm for the latest driver. 24 Ensure that use a card reader or USB adapter to expand your device's storage...
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...> Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (without microphone) are not supported. Please check for updates to your tablet 25 Note: Some keys on the USB storage device. Note: Please check for updates to , or from, your PC, using data on keyboards are ...not using your PC's file explorer. This allows you to transfer your personal data to the tablet's software that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Connecting a USB device to your tablet, and plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on USB storage...
...> Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (without microphone) are not supported. Please check for updates to your tablet 25 Note: Some keys on the USB storage device. Note: Please check for updates to , or from, your PC, using data on keyboards are ...not using your PC's file explorer. This allows you to transfer your personal data to the tablet's software that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Connecting a USB device to your tablet, and plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on USB storage...
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...support for additional Bluetooth devices. Connecting to the dock (optional) The optional dock holds your tablet and allows you to your tablet's built-in connectors while it is docked. Visit www.acer.com/support. Please check the dock's specifications for available devices. Tap Find nearby devices to... the tablet's software that replace your tablet then plug the other end of the HDMI cable into a TV or monitor with a single connection...
...support for additional Bluetooth devices. Connecting to the dock (optional) The optional dock holds your tablet and allows you to your tablet's built-in connectors while it is docked. Visit www.acer.com/support. Please check the dock's specifications for available devices. Tap Find nearby devices to... the tablet's software that replace your tablet then plug the other end of the HDMI cable into a TV or monitor with a single connection...
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... the address using the keyboard and tap Enter or the Go arrow. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings to manage your browsing... history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu and select Browser. To view your connection settings. Tap the name of your tablet to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the screen. Managing Wi-Fi connections 27...
... the address using the keyboard and tap Enter or the Go arrow. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings to manage your browsing... history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu and select Browser. To view your connection settings. Tap the name of your tablet to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the screen. Managing Wi-Fi connections 27...
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... of the screen to open Voice Search from the applications tab. New tab Pinch to activate a Google account before you are finished composing your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen or open a contextual menu. Note: Voice search is ...open multiple tabs. When you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your tablet, follow the on screen instructions. Make sure your message, tap Send. 28 Composing an email 1. Tap the microphone on a page to switch pages...
... of the screen to open Voice Search from the applications tab. New tab Pinch to activate a Google account before you are finished composing your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen or open a contextual menu. Note: Voice search is ...open multiple tabs. When you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your tablet, follow the on screen instructions. Make sure your message, tap Send. 28 Composing an email 1. Tap the microphone on a page to switch pages...
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... to music and access the MusicA database to find the track name and artist. * Note: Applications installed may include: • Acer Sync: Sync your data between your tablet, your computer and the Google servers. • SocialJogger: View updates to your friends, with text, sound and video. •...live traffic, multiple visible layers and text-to-speech take you where you to start setting up in two steps. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Tap Next to enter the parameters manually. These applications may vary according to your email address ...
... to music and access the MusicA database to find the track name and artist. * Note: Applications installed may include: • Acer Sync: Sync your data between your tablet, your computer and the Google servers. • SocialJogger: View updates to your friends, with text, sound and video. •...live traffic, multiple visible layers and text-to-speech take you where you to start setting up in two steps. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Tap Next to enter the parameters manually. These applications may vary according to your email address ...